Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Larry Wayne Henry

Larry Wayne Henry

September 11, 2023

Larry W. Henry, of Mokena and formerly of Frankfort, died Monday, September 11, 2023. He was 78.

Larry was born in Anna, Ill., on September 6, 1945. He grew up in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago. He graduated from Fenger High School, where he met his life-long sweetheart Gail. Larry and Gail were married for 56 years.

In 1970, Larry enlisted in...

Linda  A. Wintermantel

Linda A. Wintermantel

September 11, 2023

Linda A. Wintermantel

Age 81 of New Lenox passed away Monday, September 11, 2023, at Lightways Hospice, Joliet IL. Linda was born in Chicago, IL to the late Norman and Gladys (nee Yarnell) Wintermantel. Dear sister of the late Jan (Gerald) Dolan and the late Karen Peterson; beloved aunt of Lisa (Marty) Rogers, Jerry Dolan, Anita (Brian Mitchell) Bellone, and Curt...

Walter G. Magnus

Walter G. Magnus

September 10, 2023

Walter G. Magnus, age 88, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Renetta Magnus; children, Mary Julia (Martin John) Venturini;

grandchildren, Michelle (Harry Smith) Evans, Timothy (Terry Hammond) Evans; greatgrandchildren, Hannah

Krall, Hayley Krall, Austin Statler; and niece Christine Magnus.

Walter is preceded in death by his parents Albert and Mabel Magnus;...

Shirley M. Braglia

Shirley M. Braglia

September 10, 2023

Shirley Marie Braglia (nee Sinwelski)

Age 64, of New Lenox passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Shirley was born in Chicago to the late John and Dolores (nee Smith) Sinwelski. Beloved wife of David Braglia; loving mother of Jason (Alyson) Braglia, Nicholas (Jenelle) Braglia, and Valerie (Ben) Hausser; proud grandmother of Harper...

Ona R. Law

Ona R. Law

September 9, 2023

Ona Rae Law, age 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at her home in New Lenox. She is survived by her beloved husband Phillip John Law; children, Michael Law (Jennifer), Jennifer (William) Mullen; grandchildren, Haylee Law, Kyla Thompson, and Owen Thompson; sister Diana (Lawrence) Masek; sister-in-law- Patty Jankus and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her...

John Edwards Parker

John Edwards Parker

September 8, 2023

John Edwards Parker, 87, of Frankfort, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on Sept., 8, 2023 at Smith Crossing in Orland Park. Preceded in death by his devoted wife, Lynne Parker in 2017. Survived by his loving family, children: Leslie (Eric) Walton New Lenox, IL, Kevin (Leslie Brown) Parker Atlanta, GA; granddaughters: Sarah Grace Walton and Teresa Hoffmann (Daniel) Authier;...

Arthur M. Barnas

Arthur M. Barnas

September 7, 2023

ARTHUR M. BARNAS

Age 91, of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, September 7th, 2023 at his home in New Lenox.

Arthur is survived by his loving family, nieces and nephews, Jerome (Marlene) Barnas, Joyce (Glen) Kappel, John (Mary) Barnas, Jeffrey Barnas, Julie (William) Bulow, Brian (Joyce) Barnas, Nadine (Peter) Roggeman, niece in-law, Mary Barnas and many great nieces and nephews.

Arthur was...

Dennis J. Kupka

Dennis J. Kupka

September 6, 2023

Dennis J. Kupka

Age 78 of New Lenox, IL, formerly of Alsip, IL, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. Dennis was born in Chicago, IL to the late Walter and Agnes (nee Berry) Kupka; husband to the late Eileen (nee Prather) Kupka; father of Karen (Mark) Czarnecki and Amy (Dean) Rapp; grandfather of...

David S. Tallon

David S. Tallon

September 6, 2023

David Scott Tallon

Of Mokena, IL, formerly of Orland Park, IL, peacefully passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. David was born in Oak Lawn, IL to the late Carl and Beverly (nee Williams) Tallon. Beloved husband of Karen (nee Klett) Tallon; loving father of David (Pilar) Tallon Jr, Lynn (Raymond) Tyrakowski, Michael (Taylor)...

Stephan S. Sikorski

Stephan S. Sikorski

September 4, 2023

STEPHAN S. SIKORSKI

Age 60, of New Lenox, passed away on Monday, September 4th, 2023 at Alden Estates in Orland Park.

Stephan is survived by his loving family, mother, Bonnie Sikorski (Warchol), children, Christopher Sikorski, Hailee Sikorski, Brooke Sikorski, siblings, Mark (Lisa) Sikorski and Julie (Steve) Kamper.

Stephan was preceded in death by his father, Stanley Sikorski and wife, Debra Sikorski (Schaffrath).

Stephan was...

Leslie Walker Dixon

Leslie Walker Dixon

September 4, 2023

Leslie Walker Dixon

Radiant, Vibrant, Innovator and Cherished

Leslie Ann Walker Dixon, a radiant light of vibrancy and positivity, passed away peacefully at home on September 4, 2023, surrounded by the warmth and love of her family. Leslie's presence illuminated each room she entered, breathing life, hope, and boundless potential into every moment.

A viewing will be held from 3:00 – 8:00 pm...

Edna Jean Mcbride

Edna Jean Mcbride

September 3, 2023

Age 92 of New Lenox, formerly of Joliet, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Lemont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Lemont, IL. Edna was born in Joliet, IL to the late Amadio and Angeline (Talarico) (nee Picciolo) DiMonte. Beloved wife of the late James S. McBride; loving mother of James (Joan Young) McBride, David (Diana) McBride, the late Jeffrey McBride,...

Michael Kobar

Michael Kobar

September 3, 2023

Michael L Kobar, age 78, passed away suddenly on Sunday September 3, 2023 at Edward Hines Jr Veterans Hospital.

Michael now joins his beloved wife, Rosemary (Dempsey) who passed away last November.

He is survived by their two daughters, Dawn Conroy, and Amy (Kevin) Bogac; grandchildren, Mitchell Cianci, Justin (Maylyn) Misiora, Madeline Conroy, Owen Howell, Thomas Conroy, Adam (Maria) Bogac; and his...

Patricia L. Ryscamp

Patricia L. Ryscamp

September 3, 2023

Patricia (Pat) Louise Ryscamp, 83, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023, at her home in Jacksonville, FL, with her loving family by her side and is now in heaven with her Lord and surrounded by loving family and friends that went before her.

Pat loved her family and friends deeply and brought them together whenever she could for laughter and conversation,...

Sharon G Hunt

Sharon G Hunt

September 1, 2023

Sharon G. Hunt (neeKilburg) 71, of Frankfort was born in Shreveport LA, to the late William and Helen Kilburg and passed away September 1, 2023. Beloved wife of the late James T. Hunt; loving mother and “merm” of the late Kristie Lynn McKinney and James Brian (Erin) Hunt; proud grandmother of Steven McKinney, Thomas McKinney, Justin McKinney, Katelyn McKinney, Caleb...

Johnnie Ray  Forbus

Johnnie Ray Forbus

August 31, 2023

Johnnie Ray Forbus, 69, passed away on August 31, 2023. He is survived by his two children, Kelly Grace and John Ross. He was a beloved grandfather, an adored brother, and a cherished friend. His bright smile and cheerful laugh will be missed by all his family and friends.

Lois  L.  Blume

Lois L. Blume

August 30, 2023

Lois L. Blume, 79, of Matteson, passed away suddenly Aug. 30, 2023. Lois was the dear sister of Richard (Carol Ann) Blume of Beecher and the late Loretta (Larry) Piunti of, IN. Aunt of Nancy Blume and Randy (Kim) Blume and Great-Aunt of Ethan and Chase Blume. Cousin and friend of many. Lois was preceded in death by her parents...

Thomas Edward Cousins

Thomas Edward Cousins

August 28, 2023

Thomas Edward Cousins, age 57, passed away at his home in New Lenox on Monday, August 28, 2023.

Thomas is survived by his beloved wife, Dawn (née Montgomery) Cousins; children, Samantha (Nick) Dybas, Kylie (Adam) Kraft, and Natalie Cousins; father, Thomas James Cousins; siblings, Mike Cousins, Steve (Kristin) Cousins, Ken (Dana) Cousins, and Teresa (Keith) Sinks; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He...

Richard N. Schaefer

Richard N. Schaefer

August 27, 2023

Richard N. Schaefer

Age 82 of New Lenox, IL passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Richard was born in Chicago, IL to the late Nicholas and Mildred (nee Bater) Schaefer. Husband of the late Dolores (nee Churas); loving father of Debbie (Richard) Frazier and Mike (Tricia) Schaefer; cherished grandfather of Emily and Seth Schaefer; dear brother...

June Ellen Miller

June Ellen Miller

August 26, 2023

June Ellen Miller, who left farm life to become a nurse and mother of five, died Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, at her assisted-living home in Lake in the Hills, Ill. She was 93.

Born May 24, 1930, to Harold and Hazel Morse, June grew up outside Dwight, Ill., on a farm where her father raised dairy cows and grew corn and...